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A New Vision: The Life and Work of Botticelli (Original title)Botticelli (Alternative title)
Date: 1984 (Copyright)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: John Halas

Synopsis: Uses a combination of computer animation and graphics, a computer controlled rostrum camera, traditional animation and live action to explore the life and work of Botticelli. Includes a detailed analysis of some of his key works and his sketches for Dante's Divine Comedy are used to illustrate the story.

Genres:
Documentary, Animation

Subjects:
Botticelli (c1444-1510), Dante (1265-1321), Renaissance painting

Series title:

Releases
Date: 1984Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 16mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 42 mins 13 secs - Dialogue (original): English
Date: 1984Country: ItalyRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 16mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 42 mins 13 secs - Dialogue (original): Italian
Date: 1984Country: FranceRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 16mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 42 mins 13 secs - Dialogue (original): Italian

Credits (18)
Production Company: Great Masters, Producer: John Halas, Story & Text: John Halas, Additional script: Anthony Freemantle, Art Advisor: Fabio Rieti, Camera: Peter Petronio, Transparancies: Scala Instituto, Anthony Freemantle, Animator: Gary Powell, Animator: Brian Borthwick, Animator: Harold Whitaker, Background Artist: Paul Shardlow, Editor: Sean Lenihan, Designer: Janos Kass, Designer: Paul Shardlow, Storyboard Artist: Paul Shardlow, Music: Boris Karadimchev
Cast (1)
Robin Ellis ()
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
In: British National Film and Video Catalogue v24 1986
Title: [British National Film & Video Catalogue - v24 1986: no known title]Language: English


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(14)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: DVD-RLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-27375
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1984BFI identifier: N-107191
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1984BFI identifier: N-107204
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Video materials(3)
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 42:13 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-27299
Status: On loan - Restricted access to videotape on loan to BFI


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 42.02 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-27366
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: DVD-RLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-27375
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Film materials(11)
Description: 16mm Colour NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteStock date: 1982BFI identifier: N-107175
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1984BFI identifier: N-107191
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1984BFI identifier: N-107204
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 16mm MagneticBase: SafetySound: SoundBFI identifier: N-107213
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 16mm MagneticBase: SafetySound: SoundBFI identifier: N-606999
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 16mm MagneticBase: SafetySound: SoundBFI identifier: N-107211
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 16mm MagneticBase: SafetySound: SoundBFI identifier: N-601088
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 16mm NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundBFI identifier: N-107165
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 16mm NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundBFI identifier: N-107167
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 16mm NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundBFI identifier: N-107169
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 16mm NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundStock date: 1983BFI identifier: N-107207
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film